Joining the New York Yankees means extra-special treatment, as former Uber drive J.C. Escarra found out on a recent outing ...

Escarra made the Yankees nearly two years after he worked as a substitute teacher and Uber driver to make ends meet.

NEW YORK — J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver.

“When I was driving Uber, I had no idea the people that were getting in my car,” Escarra said before the Yankees’ 4-2 Opening ...

What a journey, and it’s just getting started.” “It’s real,” Escarra replied, smiling ear to ear. From Uber driver to substitute teacher to the Yankees in 2025. A 29-year-old rookie ...

“When I was driving Uber, I had no idea the people that were getting in my car,” Escarra said before the Yankees’ 4-2 Opening Day win over the Brewers, his first game as a major leaguer.

TAMPA, Fla. — Sure, J.C. Escarra had doubts of ever making it to the majors. Toiling in independent leagues, driving for Uber and substitute-teaching to supplement a meager income, Escarra ...

Escarra was an Uber driver and substitute teacher to help pay his bills while he played for independent clubs for two years. It helped keep his major league dream alive. Now 29 years old ...

J.C. Escarra will never forget MLB Opening Day 2025. The Yankees’ backup catcher — who made his debut in the majors after working jobs as an Uber driver and a substitute teacher — and his ...